We’ve talked about safely installing Third Party Software before, but given all of the cases of infection that have been coming in the shop recently, we feel that it’s worth it to go over this topic once again. [Read more…]
What to do if you fall for the Microsoft Support scam
Last month we talked about the Microsoft Support scam that has been making the rounds.
Unfortunately it seems that this scam is still going strong.
What can you do if you fall victim to this scam?
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Telephone Scam Alert!
SCAM ALERT!
“Hi, my name is Chris, I’m calling from Microsoft. We’ve noticed that you have a number of errors on your computer and would like to fix them.”
Woah! Hold on a second there. [Read more…]
Warm weather computer care.
It’s June and the temperature is (finally) rising. That’s awesome news for your summer activities. It’s not so awesome for your computer.
Beat the heat and keep your computer cool with these simple tips.
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Fake Error Messages
SCAM ALERT!
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Accidents happen.
We all know that electronic devices + liquid = bad, but sometimes we get a little clumsy, or an over-excited child or pet comes along and OOPS! [Read more…]
A simple trick to stay safe
Avoid exposing yourself to malware: When installing software, always choose the “custom” option. [Read more…]
Backing up your data.
We take pictures with our smart phones instead of 35mm cameras. We send emails to one another instead of letters. We download our favorite music instead of buying albums.
We rely more and more on digital data storage than on “old fashioned” methods. That being said, it’s now more important than ever to make sure that our data is properly backed up. [Read more…]
Keeping that new computer awesome!
So Santa stuffed an awesome new computer under the tree for you this Christmas? Nice! Now all you have to do it take care of that shiny new piece of awesomeness. No worries, No Ware has you covered. [Read more…]
‘Tis the season to go shopping.
So you have decided that it’s time for a new computer and you aren’t really sure exactly what you need. In today’s world filled with devices ranging from smart phones and calculators, all the way to super computers and the Large Hadron Collider, the lines can get a little blurry between what you want and what you actually need. So where do you turn when you have computer questions? To your friendly local computer guys. Here’s a helpful guide on the strengths and weakness of each type: [Read more…]